1. The route was walked from Slaidburn to Longridge. The first section closely follows the river Hodder; it is narrow in parts and includes stiles and field margins which may have long grass at certain times. 1 km from start — 25 Jun 2021
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2. The route was walked from Slaidburn to Longridge. The first section closely follows the river Hodder; it is narrow in parts and includes stiles and field margins which may have long grass at certain times. 1 km from start — 25 Jun 2021
3. Newton can be bypassed by carrying on along the riverside path. 3 km from start — 25 Jun 2021
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4. Newton can be bypassed by carrying on along the riverside path. 3 km from start — 25 Jun 2021
5. There are a number of stiles - some of which require a degree of agility to cross 4 km from start — 25 Jun 2021
6. Some sections are pathless and may have long grass at certain times 4.5 km from start — 25 Jun 2021
7. There may be minor unmarked deviations from the rights of way shown on the OS map in the vicinity of some properties - for example at Foulscales. 5 km from start — 25 Jun 2021
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8. There may be minor unmarked deviations from the rights of way shown on the OS map in the vicinity of some properties - for example at Foulscales. 5 km from start — 25 Jun 2021
9. The fairly rough path across Hodder Bank Fell was mostly dry at the time of the survey, but has the potential to be quite boggy. 9 km from start — 25 Jun 2021
10. The road section between The Inn at Whitewell and Burholme Bridge can be avoided in part, by using the permitted riverside path from the Inn. Be aware that the Inn end of this path passes through the marquee in the Inn grounds! 10 km from start — 25 Jun 2021
11. Although dry at the time of the survey, certain sections of the agricultural land have the potential to be very muddy, particularly where cattle congregate. 11 km from start — 25 Jun 2021
12. There are a small number of sections of verge walking, although these are typically fairly comfortable 14 km from start — 25 Jun 2021
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13. There are a small number of sections of verge walking, although these are typically fairly comfortable 14 km from start — 25 Jun 2021
14. The section between Doeford Bridge and Gibbon Bridge includes a crossing of the river Loud, which may be difficult after heavy rain. 15.5 km from start — 25 Jun 2021
15. The final part of the path between Doeford Bridge and Gibbon Bridge goes between a barbed wire fence and heavy vegetation, necessitating a crossing of the fence. Coupled with the potentially difficult river crossing on this section, it may be better to consider the alternative footpath to the north west, passing through Greenlands, or continuing along the road bewteen the two bridges. 16 km from start — 25 Jun 2021
16. The right of Way between Park Wood and Thornley Hall crosses a cropped field - better to use the track to the east along the field margin. 17.5 km from start — 25 Jun 2021
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17. The right of Way between Park Wood and Thornley Hall crosses a cropped field - better to use the track to the east along the field margin. 17.5 km from start — 25 Jun 2021
18. The route between Thornley Hall and Longridge follows the high, occasionally rough ground across agricultural land and through the grounds a few properties. An easier alternative may be to make use of the very minor road passing through Wheatley Farm. 21 km from start — 25 Jun 2021